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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-16

Asacc aled Press kilograms continue 10
al with the tariff muddle which a i
tates be statesmen at Washington. Tae
facts suggests this thought High tariff
new papers never touch the subject OF
TAR y reform except tor the purpose Of
abusing ihuse VINO differ with tuem. An
old negro, who was fajthtul attendant 1
uyon the Gre K debates at the tamJu,
university in Edinour-h, WAS met by one
OF the professors Que day and ast. I'd way
he persisted IN listening - the debates.
"Ynu Know very we'll" cpnunued tue
professor, THAI you can't tell who ~ sue
cessiul in them, because you don't no.
de stand a word taat is sad" Il don't
understan' what's said" reuied tue Old
negro, "but knows who riis BEAT. les
de man dat gifts mad dat's beat" Is the
moral plain TO the hIgb tarilr ne wspapers ?
A Mr.. Briggs, OF BROOKLYN, VINO favors
nigh license, has drawn a rat or eccentric
inference from an early historical in
cident. "Noah," he says. "was drawn
drunk on the title page Of history. AID in
all ages his descendants have er golag
it in the same way ever since" That's
SO. SOiomo1 iudulged in a great many
NOR wives tina M dern times regard a.
conducive to domestic peace. IL would
/ ne u. sound To inter from this piece ol
history mat men Will practioa polv4amy
IN defiance of law, rs that prob billion
must wait on the millennium because
| Moan got drank.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-16

About TIE utdd,i % VEIN 0er, OF last
year. a large number OF ANXIOUS eeaile-
men were Knocking AZ the doors at tue
General Assembly OF Georgia and saying:
"Genslcmcn OF the Ass smoly, we wish 10
build a railroad; give US a Quarter. We
have all the money we want; We will not
ask the peopl rsr a cent" All this is
rather funny when It Is known taat ju,t
now some OF the same anxious gentlemen
are riding over the STATE calling on ;ae
people tc take stock u their raj roads.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-01-16

M. Prus. the Inspector General o q l.
GUM prisons, rejects the generally re.
ceived opinion that criminaity IS maiu.
~ die to ignorance. Instruction, from
his standpoint, acts either for gond or lor
evil "lt has never prevented he says,
"a magistrate Of the ancient regim. from
applying torture; despot from declaring
ar unjust war; political or religious a-
matte from burning or exterminatnA his
adyersaries; neither does instruction Pre-.
vent a helug wi b criminal Jus inct from
committing CRIME" Mr. Herbert Spen-
Ger follows almost the sane track. He
admits that statistics favor the claim
pat vice is the offspring Of Ignorance, but
10 IS not see wny other statistics cannot
~ nal ely prove that "crme lie
~bsonce Of linen"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27
Civil Service Leagues.

From the Baltimore Sun, Aug. "a.
The investigations undertaken by the civil
service commission at Chicago and else
where, at the instance of various CivilService
Reformed Leagues, having resulted uniform
lily IN showing that the charges made SO
Vociferously we're pIsustaiped by evidence,
the commissioners have been unable to avoid
reaching conclusions as to the character and
motives of the leagues themselves. Are they
segregations of the purest element of Ameri-
can political life, animated with the desire
solely to see an efficient civil-serviee, or are
they partisan organizations, composed chiefly
of Republicans eager to do political work for
their party under a disguise? To this ques-
ton Commissioner Edgerton contributes an
answer in the course of his forthcoming
report. OF the members of the league in
Chicago he says: ''They are lot ofirrespons-
bic individuals, banded together for the avowed
purpose of annoying the administration. !,
This description of the Chicago purists Mr..
Edgertnn finds applicable also, il appears, TO
those Of Philadelphia, Boston and othsr East
ern cities, not excepting even those of this
city. 1t is not, of course, the description our
So called civil service reformers are accustom-
ed to apply to themselves. In their view
they are the leaven of the country, the repos-
itories of all correct ideas, the sole enemies
of political error and vice.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27
ATTENTION, DEMOCRATS.

Pursuant to resolutions by the Democratic
County Central Committee, notice is hereby
given to the Democratic voters of Carroll
county that primary meetings will be held at
the usual places in the several election dis
tricts ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th,
1887, for the purpose of electing FIVE DEL
EGATES in each district to a county con-
yention, to be held in Westminster on MON
DAY, SEPTEMBER 10Th, at 1880 a. M,
sharp, which convention will nominate can
didates for the various offices to be filled at
the ensuing election. 1t was expressly de-
termined by the Central Committee that none
but Democrats be allowed to vote at the pri-
maries. The primaries will be held in the
various districts at the following hours, as
ordered by the Committee:
Taneytown district from to . p. m.
Uniontown district from to p. m.
MYERS district from to p. m.
Woolery's district from to G p. m.
Freedom district from to p. m.
Manchester district from to 6 p. m.
Westminster district from to I p. ~
Hampstead district from to p. N.
Franklin district from to 6 p. NJ
Middleburg district from 6 to 8 p. m.
New Windsor district from to 100 p. M.
Union Bridge district from to 8 =. m.
b. f. GROUSE, Chairman.
JAMES L. SMITH, Sec.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27
Politics in Hampstead.

Correspondence of the Democratic Advocated
MEssRs. EDITORS In looking over the
papers of Carroll county observe that Hamp-
stead district is frequently mentioned, and
that not very favorably, as regards politics.
know of but twice that she has proved re-
creant to her trust, aud can account for it no
way other than ''cause is greater than effect. I"
| claim that within her borders the Demo
Gratis are as true and faithful as in any other
district in the county. That there are many
asp;rapts in the field at this time is true, but this
is in perfect accord With democracy. If the
primaries subserve any good oRd il is to select
a representative delegation, whose duty it is,
when in conference with the other districts,
to do the beat thing possible for the district
and the party, by nominating the best and
most available candidates, taking into con-
sideration ability, loyalty to party, heavy tax
payers and whether or not they have been
well paid by the party heretofore, as almost
any man can afford to be good party man
when it pays, but it takes principle and de-
cision to support by vote and voice any and
every ticket thrust upon him from time to
time.
In last weeks ADVOCATE, read an article
in Houcksville Items, of discriminating
character. Also in Carroll County Democrat
read the following: Mr.. Buchanan is con-
sidered one ofthe political leaders in Hamp-
stead district, and is also said to be in har-
mony with the leading politicians in the eoun-
ty. This being his situation, it necessarily
subjects him to considerable pressure, for at
the present time there is a certain element in
the eighth who have declared themselves to
be in discord with the political management
of the county and district.
The contest will not be party, management
against party management. | have nothing
TO say against the county management of the
party. That it is necessary to have managers
and leaders in politics all must admit,
As far as | can ascertain the contest hinges
right here. Many Of the primaries heretofore
have gone by default-that is, certain few
represented the district without any opposi-
ton whatever. Nov it is proposed that a
change of delegates be brought forth, hence
the fight OBSERVER.
Hampstead District, August %, 1887.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27

The Republican platform declares fol
more efficient laws against bribery and
improper use of the money in all forms at
elections This is amusing, coming from
i party>that depcRded for success for years
upon the corrupt use of money. 1t is a
well-known fact that until the advent of
the Republican party into prominence, the
improper use of money at elections was
unknown.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Rev. l.. E. Albert D. D., of Philadelphia
Pa, will preach tomorrow, Sunday, at 10 80
a. M, and at 7.30 p. m, in Grace Lutheran
Church, this city, and at Krider's at 2 p m.
Centenary NJ. E. Church, Sunday, August
2sth.-Services by the pastor at 1870 a. M,
and 7.45. p. m. G. w. Cooper, Pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church.-Rev DR..
J. T. Ward will preach on Sunday at 101 a.
m. Evening service at 7.45.
Kriders Lutheran Church-Divine service
Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. In the alb
sence of the pastor, Rey. II. w. Knhns, D.
D., will preach, j. q. Asper, Pastor.
GnAoR LUTHERAN CHURcH.-Prayer meet
ing and lecture every Wednesday night at
7.S0 o'clock; Sunday School at 9 a. m.
Regular Divine services Sunday morning at
1890 o clock and at night at 80 o'clock
H. W. Kuhns, Pastor.
Rev. G. w. Seilhamer will preach Sunday
morning at Mayberry; at O'Clock p. M, at
Frizzelsburg, and at Uniontown at 7.S0 p. m.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27

The Democrats of Ohio will make a
vigorous canvass this fall, and not follow
the still-hunt policy of two years ago.
Among the eminent speakers from other
states who have volunteered their services
are Senator Voorhees, of Indiana, Ex-Sen-
ator John Mcdonald of the same state,
Senator Blackburn and Speaker Carlisle
of Kentucky, Senator Kenna of West
Virginia, Hon. S. S. Cox and Colonel
John r. Fellows of New York, Major
John W. Daniel of Virginia, Senator Vance
of North Carolina, and other distinguished
orators.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27

The United Labor Party in New York
is not SO united as it was. The proceed
ings of their state convention, on Friday
of last week, were not in accord with the
Socialists, SO the latter withdrew, and will
organize another party and will put another
ticket in the field Henry George was
nominated for Secretary of State by the
Labor Party. The resolutions adopted
favor eight hours work for letter-carriers.
woman equality, extending the school age
in children from ii to 16 years, free pub
lie libraries, state printing department,
the Australian system of secret ballot,
the prohibition ofthe employment of armed
detectives, denounce class legislation and
the misrepresentation of the public funds,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27

If the Philadelphia Press be correct, a
Know-Nothing Presidential ticket viii be
in the field next year. @.america for
-Amariiaqas" will be the rallying cry. The
religious prescription plank will be elimi-
mated, and claim of a million and half
of voters in support of the movement is
made. A meeting of representatives from
each of the tbirty-eight states is to be held
in Philadelphia next month, and arrange
nlents are then to be made for thorough
organization. IF none of the new party
schemes fail, next year there will be
Democratic, Republican, Prohibition, La
Dor, Socialist and Know-Nothing tickets
in the field.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27

The New York Star is still hammering
away at the Grant Monument Fund. Three
months or more ago it undertook to raise
s125,000 to complete monument to Gen.
u. S. Grant, and has devoted a column or
more daily to the work. Up to last Sun
day the fund amounted s6,S30.T3. At
the present rate the Star will succeed in
raising the required sum in about five
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27

Warrants for pensions to the amount OF
s16,253,OOO were issued by the Treasury
on Tuesday. Notwithstanding this large
payment, the excess of Government receipts
ovcrexpenditures since the first ofthe month
is about s3,5OO,OOO, yet the Republican
party will not consent to a revision OF the tar
if, in order that the receipts shall more
nearly correspond with the expenses. Tc
collect more than enough to conduct the
government economically, is an imposition
upon the people, and not in accord with the
principles upon which the government was
founded.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27
rhe Repnbliean Convention.


The Republican State Convention on
Wednesday nominated ticket of eminent
responsibility, but few will concede emf
nent ability or qualification to the nomi-
nees. The head of the ticket has never
figured in public affairs, and probably cared
as little about them as he has participated.
The convention, it was plain to be seen,
was under the control Of the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad. The chief and assistant
counsel of the company were there and
witnessed the proceedings. Mr.. John X.
Cowen, the chief counsel, made speech,
announcing his intention to support and
work for the ticket and endorsing the plat
form. Mr. Cowen has all along avowed
his belief in Democratic principles, but his
interest in the great corporation of which
he is counsel is stronger than his political
convictions. 1t was evident that the peo-
pie of Maryland would vote to have new
constitution. This action the Baltimore Il
Ohio would greatly deplore, because with
a new constitution would come change in
the tax system of the state, by which that
corporation would be required to pay taxes
on thousands of dollars of property that
now 90 untaxed. The Democratic party
left the matter of new constitution open,
but took for granted the people desired a
change. This was construed as virtual
committal of the party to the measure, SO
the Baltimore & Ohio Company, to avoid
to them such a calamity, have linked for
tunes with the Republican party, aud its
chief attorney is to be one Of the shining
orators of the new alliance.
1t was known before the convention met
that Mr.. Cowen would be present and en-
dorse the nominees and the resolutions.
He is not man to endorse either candi-
dates or platform blindly, and he no doubt
was in the caucus that named in advance
the nominees and shaped the resolutions.
The whole affair was fixed up before the
convention met and the delegates TO the
convention were mere instruments to give
effect to the bargain. The convention,
then, was controlled by the Baltimore Il
Ohio railroad, both as to the nomin ees and
to the platform, and Republican success
means putting Maryland under the control
and dictation of Mr. Cowen for the benefit
of his railroad 1t means, too, there is to
be no change in the systems of registration
and taxation, and the present levies must
be laid upon farming lands in order that a
rich and powerful corporation may grow
more rich and more powerful.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27

The ADVOCATE congratulates Mr.. ThOs.
K. Robson, of the Edston Star. who was
on Tuesday last nominated for the House
of Delegates by the Democratic convention
of Talbot county, and congratulates the
party, also, upon the wisdom of their choice.
Nr. Robson is staunch Democrat, strict
party man, and his intimate knowledge of
state affairs will render him a valuable
member. He is entitled to and should re-
ceive the vote ofevery Democra; in Talbot.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27
Political Notes.

The meeting of the National Committee of
the Prohibition party called for November
10th, at Chicago, has been postponed to Nov
ember a0th.
A State convention of delegates from the
various trade and labor organization of Mass
achusetts will be held in Boston on Septem.
Der 10th, to nominate State Labor ticket.
The Republican State Convention of Iowa
met on Wednesday in Des Moines. John
Brennan, of Sioux City, was chosen tempo
rary chairman, and made a speech His
references to Blaine were loudly applauded,
and at the mention of Allison the house
nearly went wild. Governor Larrabee and
Lieutenant Governor Hull were renominated
by reclamation.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27
MARRIED.

In Westminster, Nd, on August 25th, 1887,
by Rev. j. 7. Murray, D. D., Jacob Myerly
and Miss Amanda Herbaugh, both of West
m mister, Nd. -
In Baltimore, Nd, at the parsonage OF the
First Reformed Church, on June 25, 1887, by
Rev. ]. T. Rossiter, Edward D. Loane, OF
Baltimore city, and Miss NJ. Clara, daughter
of John 81. Mitten, of this city.
AT Taneytown, Nd, on August 21st, 1887,
BY Rev. Il. Ditzler, Chas. R. Krug and Miss
Addie NJ. Massamore, both of Hanover, Pa.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27
To the Democrats of Carroll.

The official call for Democratic primaries
and convention to nominate candidates for
county Offices is published in the ADvo-
CATE to-day. We would caution voters
against too much zeal in primary contests,
and counsel manly and conservative action.
A candidate who depends for success upon
the shortcomings of other aspirants must
have few virtues himself, and should be
voted to stay at home. While primary
contests should be avoided as far as pos
sible, there can be no serious objection If
they are conducted in proper spirit and no
undue means are used to influence voters.
Hinder no circumstances are contests ben
eft to the party, and the carrying OF ones
district does not insure nomination. 1t
would be better, therefore, if there were no
antagonisms in any of the districts. A
convention should be body Of free and
untrammeled delegates, convened to consult
for the best interests of the party. They
should be men who can lay aside friend
ships and enmities, and select good men
for public positions-men of eminent quail
ifcation and availability. Such conventions
have convened in this city, notably in 1881,
1888 and 1885. If we mistake not there
were no contests for delegates to either OF
those conventions, except in one district,
and the result was harmonious action and
successful outcome.
If the aspirants in each district would
consent to an unpledged delegation, they
would fare as well, if not better, than If
each contested for supremacy. The delega-
ton could be instructed to place before the
convention the name of every candidate
in the district. and each would have an
equal standing. If one, or combination
wins, the others are shut out, and the de-
feated aspirauts can't feel as much interest
in party success they c5uld ii they were
defeated in convention rether than IN their
district. Besides, if personalities are
brought into a primary contest, wf;'ch is
too often done, antagonisms become so pro-
nounced and bitter that prudence and pol
icy would require the ignoring of the sue
cessful aspirant When contests bscome
fierce it would be difficult to bring to the
support of the successful candidate, should
he be nominated, the full vote of those who
opposed him at the primary
We would suggest to aspirants for public
position the pooling of their claims, and the
sending of unpledged delegates to the
county convention. If this cannot be ac-
complished, let moderation characterize the
primaries and personalities be ignored.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27
Republican State Convention.
Brooks, Dixon and Miller the Nominee

The Republican State Convention met in
Baltimore in the New Assembly Rooms on
Wednesday, and nominated q ticket as follows:
For Governor-Walter B. Brooks, of Bal
timore city.
For omptroller-Robert B. Dixon, of
Talbot county.
For Attorney General-Francis Miller, of
Montgomery county.
There was a large attendance at the con-
vention, including the leading party men from
the several sections of the state. The pro-
ceedings were harmonious and spirited. 1t
was rumored in the hall early in the day that
Mr.. John X. Cowen would make speech in
support of the ticket. Messrs. E. ]. D. Cross
and Fl. Irvine Cross, of the legal department
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
of which Mr.. Cowen is general counsel, were
in the hall, and it was stated that these and
other reform Democrats were interested in
the outcome of the party platform and in the
proceedings of the convention. Copies of the
Reform League election law, making forty
seven printed pages, were distributed to the
delegates. Mr.. Cowen and Mr.. w. l.. Mar
bury made speeches indorsing the platform
and nominations.
SKETCHES OF THE NOMINEES.
Mr.. Walter B. Brooks is a native of Balti-
more and q son of the late Chauncey Brooks,
at one time president of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company and leading bust
ness man. Mr.. Brooks at an early age en-
tered the wholesale dry goods house of
Chauncey Brooks & Co., and afterwards be-
came member of the firm, which continued
prosperous business until the outbreak of
the war. For year or more during the war
he was located in Ohio, experimenting some
important business interests in that state.
Since the war he has been prominently iden-
titled with a number of important Baltimore
enterprises, including the Canton Company,
which under his presidency has been put on
solid and prosperous footing Mr.. Brooks is
director and large stakeholder in the Con-
solidated Gas Company, the Western National
Bank and other corporations, in addition to
which he is actively connected with, and a
patron of, many charitable institutions. Mr..
Brooks is between So and 60 years of age,
business man of energy and foresight.
Mr.. Robert B. Dixon is about 80 years of
age, and is in the lumber and coal trade at
Easton, Talbot county. He is a wealthy and
esteemed citizen. He represented his county
in the Legislature of 1882, and is prominent
in Republican party affairs.
Mr.. Francis Miller is about SO years of age,
and he has for years been a leader in Repub-
lican politics. He was assistant district at
torney at Washington in the administrations
of Presidents Grant and Hayes. He was the
Republican candidate for comptroller in 1885,
He was born at Alexandria, Va, and he re-
sides at Sandy Spring, Montgomery county.
Isaac Z. Pearson, of Carroll, was on the
committe on resolutions; Fl. NJ. Clabaugh was
on the committee on credentials, and Thomas
]. Hunt was one of the twenty six vice-pres-
idents of the convention.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27
Base Ball.

The Baltimore club has gone down to fourth
place, but has good lead on Brooklyn which
stands fifth. The Athletic is close up to
Brooklyn, and as the Philadelphians are play
ing good ball will likely go to fifth place soon.
The Baltimores, up to Thursday, had played
seven games in the West and lost six. 1t is
now at Cincinnati and will go to Cleveland
from there. OF the six games to be played
IN the Western series, they may get four.
Gardner, the new pitcher, is a miserable fail
uro, as was expected he would be. Below is
the record of the clubs,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27
The dissatisfied Democrats of Baltimor

The dissatisfied Democrats of Baltimore
county on Tuesday made an offer to the
Republican county convention for fusion
ticket, but it was rejected. There is no
reason for dissatisfaction in the Democratic
party there. 1t may be CALLING to submit
to the rule of Fred Talbot. but the time to
oppose him is at the primaries, not at the
election. People who take part in pri-
mary and are defeated have no right as
Democrats to complain. 1t is their duty,
as honorable party mep, to support the
ticket as nominated.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-08-27

Mr.. John K. Cowea, who has been loud
in proclaiming his Democracy while antag-
onizing the Democratic party for the past
ten years, has at last landed in the Repub-
lean party where he belongs. On We'd
nesday he made speech in the Republican
State Convention, endorsing the nominees
and platform and expressing his intention
to support both. Good bye John, do stay
long, and never come back to your own
ehickabiddie.